Colleges Near Odessa

Colleges and universities near me in the Odessa, Nebraska area

There are 62 colleges within 200 miles of Odessa enrolling a total of 207,194 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Nebraska with a population of 130, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Odessa. The nearest college is University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney at a distance of 8.2 miles from Odessa. Driving time to these schools from Odessa should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Creighton University in Omaha which is ranked #117 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Nebraska Lincoln enrolling 23,805 students. In terms of affordability, Cloud County Community College in Concordia offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,340 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Odessa.
Odessa, NE within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Kearney, NE

University of Nebraska at Kearney

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 6,041enrollment
  • $16,564net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1200SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.24Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

8 miles from Odessa

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Hastings College
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Hastings, NE
 

Hastings College

Private 4 Year

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  • 936enrollment
  • $22,128net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.5Avg GPA

47 miles from Odessa

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Central Community College
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Grand Island, NE
 

Central Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,519enrollment
  • $7,740net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

48 miles from Odessa

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Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
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Curtis, NE
 

Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 303enrollment
  • $13,217net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.5Avg GPA

66 miles from Odessa

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Mid Plains Community College
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North Platte, NE
 

Mid Plains Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,084enrollment
  • $5,517net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

83 miles from Odessa

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York College
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York, NE
 

York College

Private 4 Year

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  • 626enrollment
  • $17,835net price
  • 57%acceptance rate
  • 800-1125SAT range
  • 14-27ACT range
  • 3.02Avg GPA

88 miles from Odessa

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North Central Kansas Technical College
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Beloit, KS
 

North Central Kansas Technical College

Public 2 Year

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  • 999enrollment
  • $14,472net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

104 miles from Odessa

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Concordia University Seward
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Seward, NE

Concordia University Seward

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Nebraska

  • 3,047enrollment
  • $23,067net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1250SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

114 miles from Odessa

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Cloud County Community College
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Concordia, KS
 

Cloud County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,651enrollment
  • $11,016net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 11

115 miles from Odessa

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Doane University
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Crete, NE

Doane University

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,879enrollment
  • $24,271net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA

121 miles from Odessa

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Fort Hays State University
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Hays, KS
 

Fort Hays State University

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Kansas

  • 12,949enrollment
  • $13,322net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 940-1190SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.45Avg GPA

126 miles from Odessa

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Colby Community College
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Colby, KS
 

Colby Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,380enrollment
  • $8,128net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 2.96Avg GPA

132 miles from Odessa

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Purdue Global Lincoln Campus
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Lincoln, NE
 

Purdue Global Lincoln Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 288enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

134 miles from Odessa

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University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Lincoln, NE

University of Nebraska Lincoln

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Nebraska

  • 23,805enrollment
  • $16,805net price
  • 79%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1340SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.63Avg GPA

Applications Due May 1

134 miles from Odessa

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Northeast Community College
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Norfolk, NE
 

Northeast Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,583enrollment
  • $10,170net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

134 miles from Odessa

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BryanLGH College of Health Sciences
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Lincoln, NE
 

BryanLGH College of Health Sciences

Private 4 Year

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  • 725enrollment
  • $26,926net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

136 miles from Odessa

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Nebraska Wesleyan University
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Lincoln, NE

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Private 4 Year

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#3 Best Colleges in Nebraska

  • 1,688enrollment
  • $25,201net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

137 miles from Odessa

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Union College
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Lincoln, NE
 

Union College

Private 4 Year

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  • 694enrollment
  • $23,462net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
  • 3.44Avg GPA

136 miles from Odessa

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Central Community College and is 48 miles from Odessa. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Central Community College are $3,300 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Central Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.